Survey: Google most likely to win mobile wallet war

Naples, Fla. –Google is poised to win the “mobile wallet war” according to a survey of attendees at the National Retail Federation’s annual 2013 convention in New York. The survey was conducted by ACI Worldwide, a leading international provider of payment systems.

Over half (52%) of respondents said they believe Google would come out on top when it comes to mobile payment systems. An additional 25% believe PayPal will come out on top, while nearly one in five respondents (19%) believes a new market entrant could gain traction in this emerging segment.

When asked what will most impact retailers in the next 12-18 months, nearly a third of respondents (32%) cited the entrance of new mobile wallet providers, while there was a fairly even split that the United States’ EMV migration (28%) and PCI data security standards (23%) would be the market development that would most impact retailers.

Additional highlights from the survey, include:

The biggest barrier to entry for retailers seeking to launch a mobile strategy is the lack of common standards for payments (44%).

Fifty-six percent of respondents say retailers are “unprepared” or “very unprepared” to meet 2013 and 2014 US EMV migration deadlines; only 2% of respondents think retailers are “very prepared.”

The majority of respondents feel that the retail industry is only somewhat, or not at all, compliant with PCI Data Security Standards (63%).

Nearly all respondents (83%) believe the rate of implementation of contactless POS will increase or significantly increase as compared to 2012.

"The data we collected shows a variety of issues facing the retail industry,” said Jeff Hale, senior VP, retail payments, ACI Worldwide. “ Simply stated, we are at an inflection point as retailers face pressure to implement mobile payment strategies, meet EMV migration deadlines and comply with PCI data security standards. ACI, and other solution providers, must be prepared to work with our retail partners to help guide them as they navigate a unique, and exciting, time for our industry.”

Asda optimizes distribution

Walmart’s U.K. chain, Asda, is optimizing its distribution operations by incorporatingIsotrak vehicle-tracking, along with Paragon routing and scheduling software.

The new system has enabled Asda to implement a new regional distribution structure.

With the system, Asda said it has been able to improve delivery services to itsstores, make better use of driver resources, ensure route compliance andreduce operational costs.

“Asda transportation has been completely transformed to provide newefficiencies across the board. TTS has enabled this and is providing significantimprovements in the way we plan and manage our resources and in how we planmore than 18,000 store deliveries a week using our 900 strong fleet. Theresults of this business change are on-time delivery improvements to thestores, optimization of our driver and vehicle resources and greater routecompliance, which is also reducing mileage, fuel costs and emissions,” saidChris Hall, national transport manager for Asda.

“We have moved away from individual planning for each distribution centerand have created seven planning regions across the United Kingdom that provide a cleardifferentiation between regional planning to maximize geographicalresources and local execution for compliance to plan and accountability for storeservice. There are 21 DCs within the regions – two in Scotland, three in theNorth East, four in the North West, three in Yorkshire, four in theMidlands, three in the South West and two serving the South East. It is true tosay that this would be impossible to do without an effective system andprocess.”

J.C. Penney to leave Martha Stewart label off certain lines

New York — J.C. Penney will leave the Martha Stewart name off some of its upcoming décor and housewares lines despite the pair’s multi-million dollar partnership, according to a Tuesday report by the New York Post.

Citing unnamed sources, The Post said that while the Martha Stewart name will appear on window treatments, the brand will be mostly missing from key categories such as bedding, linens and kitchenware.

Macy’s pending lawsuit challenging the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s 10-year, $200 million licensing deal with J.C. Penney – which charges that the deal violates Macy’s own distribution rights with Stewart — has given J.C. Penney pause. The case has a Feb. 19 trial date in Manhattan before New York state Judge Jeffrey Oing, who last year issued a preliminary injunction against Martha Stewart from taking any steps toward making, marketing or selling the exclusive line for J.C. Penney.

Earlier in January, Martha Stewart officials said they and J.C. Penney are still targeting a spring launch, although it has been delayed from February to May, said the report.

Macy’s pending lawsuitMacy’s pending lawsuit challenging the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s 10-year, $200 million licensing deal with J.C. Penney – which charges that the deal violates Macy’s own distribution rights with Stewart -- has given J.C. Penney pause. The case has a Feb. 19 trial date in Manhattan before New York state Judge Jeffrey Oing, who last year issued a preliminary injunction against Martha Stewart from taking any steps toward making, marketing or selling the exclusive line for J.C. Penney.babul-ilm

williamsonsays:Apr-15-2013 06:37 am

Macy’s pending lawsuit challenging the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s 10-year, $200 million licensing deal with J.C. Penney – which charges that the deal violates Macy’s own distribution rights with Stewart -- has given J.C. Penney pause. The case has a Feb. 19 trial date in Manhattan before New York state Judge Jeffrey Oing, who last year issued a preliminary injunction against Martha Stewart from taking any steps toward making, marketing or selling the exclusive line for J.C. Penney.babul-ilm

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